Between the Ages of 2 and 6, a Child's Appetite

question 149

Multiple Choice

Between the ages of 2 and 6, a child's appetite _____.

• A) increases slightly
• B) increases dramatically
• C) stays the same
• D) decreases

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Definitions:

Secondary Circular Reaction

A developmental phase in infants characterized by the repetition of actions that produce a desirable outcome, occurring approximately between four and eight months of age.

Habituation

The process in which attention to novelty decreases with repeated exposure.

Classical Conditioning

Learning in which previously existing behaviors come to be elicited by new stimuli.

Goal-Directed Behavior

Refers to actions that are carried out with a specific outcome or objective in mind.